Photographs (archives)
Photography by Sylvain Pedneault
Here are the photo archives of FireLens.com. To this day, the archives contain about 40,000 photographs of fires, rescues and other incidents. These photographs were all taken by Sylvain Pedneault during the last 8 years, and others are added regularly.
Monday, February 15, 2010 - Funerals of Vincent Lamoureux
Funerals of Vincent Lamoureux were held on February 15th in the St.Hyacinthe Cathedral. Vincent, young aspiring firefighter, had completed his DEP at IPIQ and was attending Montmorency college for...
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Saturday, February 13, 2010 - Bin fire spreads to a house
St.Hyacinthe firefighters had to call a first alarm for a residential fire which probably started in an organic trash bin.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - Live fire drill in Beloeil
Beloeil firefighters had the rare chance of organizing a live fire drill in a house scheduled for demolition.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Ice rescue drill
The St.Hyacinthe FD's ice rescue team conducts drills on the Yamaska river.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Funerals of Fire Chief Richard Stringer
Firefighters and officers from dozens of fire departments gathered in Beloeil to pay their respects to the Otterburn Park F.D.'s fire chief Richard Stringer.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 - Major industrial fire in St.Pie
A violent fire completely destroyed an industry in St.Pie. Despite an agressive attack synchronized with venting operations, nothing could be done to stop the growing flames.
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 - Open house at the Firefighters Academy
The Mirabel Firefighters Academy organized an open house to welcome aspiring firefighters. Visitors were able to attend presentations and demonstrations all day.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - Collision with car fire
A collision involving two cars and a truck gave a good scare to everyone as one of the cars was engulfed in flames and no report was given as to the status of the occupants or the truck cargo....
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - Garage fire in St-Dominique
St.Dominique firefighters responded to a residential garage fire. Thankfully, the fire was quickly under control.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - Industrial fire in St.Valerien
A fire in a dust collector caused damages estimated at $200,000 in a large St-Valerien factory. St.Valerien firefighters requested help from St.Dominique and St.Pie, as well as class A foam supplies...
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Saturday, January 16, 2010 - Fire in a small hen house
St.Hyacinthe firefighters have been called in the North area of the City for a hen house fire. Once on scene, firefighters discovered a relatively small building with a fire nearly under control.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010 - St.Hyacinthe's new 602
The St.Hyacinthe F.D. received its whole new #602 engine. The truck will be equiped in the next few days, and will begin its official service very soon.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - Rollover on highway 20
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers responded in a on-ramp of Highway 20 Eastbound for a traffic accident involving a single car.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010 - Commercial garage fire in St.Cesaire
St.Cesaire, Rougemont and St.Paul firefighters confronted a major fire during a heavy snow storm in a commercial garage on route 112 in St.Cesaire.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010 - Residential fire on Yamaska street
The St.Hyacinthe City Fire Department requested one alarm to fight a residential fire on Yamaska stree.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - Road accident in Ste.Helene
Ste.Helene and St.Hyacinthe firefighters, St.Hyacinthe paramedics and Surete d Quebec police officers responded on Road 2 for a car accident with the driver trapped inside.
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Monday, December 28, 2009 - Collision on route 137
St.Hyacinthe firefighters and paramedics have been dispatched to the intersection of road 137 and S.Cote street for an extrication.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 - Second accident on Highway 20
A few hours after a first accident involving an Ontario-plated vehicle (wearing 4-season tires), a second accident involving a car from Ontario occurs in the same area on Highway 20, mobilizing...
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 - First of two accidents on Highway 20
An accident involving an SUV required the response of Ste.Helene and St.Hyacinthe firefighters, St.Hyacinthe and Acton Vale paramedics, and Surete du Quebec police officers.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Rollover in La Presentation
A few minutes before Christmas, a driver was arrested after having had an accident and fleeing the scene. His vehicle was ceased and he could face serious charges. If you drink in the evening,...
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - A VIA train hits a car
A VIA Rail train hit a car near the intersection of St-Georges road and Highway 20. Upon impact, the entire engine compartment was separated from the car and thrown sixty feet away. Surprisingly,...
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Sunday, December 20, 2009 - Firefighters wish you happy holidays!
Santa Claus made a quick stop at fire station 1 in St.Hyacinthe to hand out gifts to firefighter's kids.
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Friday, December 18, 2009 - Smoke in an apartment building
St.Hyacinthe firefighters have been called for a fire in a large appartment complex on Robert avenue. Thankfully, the smoke that some residents observed was mostly vapor caused by the hot-cold...
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 - Fire in St.Hyacinthe
A fire which possibly started in a compost bin spread to two other bins, to a car and to a pile of wood logs located underneath a car porch attached to the house. Firefighters quickly attacked the...
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 - Compost bin fire in St-Valerien
The St.Valerien Fire Department responded to a garage fire on Upton road. Once on scene, firefighters discovered a compost bin fire propagating to a garage attached to a house. Thankfully,...
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Truck/tractor collision in St.Dominique
During a snow storm, St.Hyacinthe paramedics and Sûreté du Québec police officers responded to St.Dominique's main street when a semi truck collided with a tractor. The tractor operator was...
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - Collision with a farm tractor in St.Liboire
A young driver had to be transported to the St.Hyacinthe hospital after having collided with a farm tractor trailer on St.Georges road in St.Liboire.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Barn fire in St.Bernard
St.Jude firefighters responded on Road 4 in St.Bernard for a barn fire.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Kitchen fire
A major fire was thankfully avoided on Henri avenue in St.Hyacinthe when a kitchen fire was growing in an apartment. Firefighters controlled the fire a few minutes after their arrival, and had to...
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Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Materials fire at Casavant & Freres
St.Hyacinthe firefighters responded at Casvant & Freres for a fire in a small materials container.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - New fire engine in Acton Vale!
In Acton Vale, many firefighters and their families were eagerly awaiting the arrival of a brand new fire engine! The new vehicle received a warm welcome when it arrived Tuesday afternoon after...
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Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Flip-over on Highway 20
St.Hyacinthe firefighters and paramedics responded on Highway 20 near the Downtown exit when a driver lost control of his vehicle while approaching road work and ended up upside down.
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